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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 12:07 PM
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First Rim purchase... Need help on offsets.

One of my close friends offered me an insane deal on his rims. There 5-zigen pro racer GN's powder coated. The sizes are 17 x 8.5 +10 front and 17 x 9.5 + 22 in the rear. He says they work on Fc's but will they fit the FD. I've searched about offsets but I'm still weary as I always hear of way bigger numbers on the FD.
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 12:23 PM
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I thought you were going to sell your car

Yes, they will fit: depending on fender modification (maybe a mild roll), alignment settings and tire size.
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 12:25 PM
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Camber + skinny tire + suspension + fender roll and they will fit.
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 12:44 PM
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I thought you were going to sell your car

Yes, they will fit: depending on fender modification (maybe a mild roll), alignment settings and tire size.
I was man, but then I realized just how shitty of a mood I'd be in all the time coming home and not seeing it in the driveway. + all the labor and 52k original miles... I just can't.

I'll find you a top gear quote that states it perfectly, why I don't like new cars.
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Fd3s4e
One of my close friends offered me an insane deal on his rims. There 5-zigen pro racer GN's powder coated. The sizes are 17 x 8.5 +10 front and 17 x 9.5 + 22 in the rear. He says they work on Fc's but will they fit the FD. I've searched about offsets but I'm still weary as I always hear of way bigger numbers on the FD.
I don't they would fit. You might be able to bolt them onto the car but in real world driving they would probably rub and eventually screw up your fenders and paint.
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 01:38 PM
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Well I'am lowered as well but if I roll my fenders I should have no problem right?
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 02:18 PM
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Here's a 17x9 +17 (not my car, this is from an old thread):



Not what I would call "good fitment"....
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Mahjik
Here's a 17x9 +17 (not my car, this is from an old thread):



Not what I would call "good fitment"....
I do agree though, how ever I use the car for street use so poking isn't really a problem.

The tire sizes are 225/45/17 up front and 255/45/17 in the rear and the front is +12 not plus 10 even though I'm sure that doesn't make a difference.
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 02:58 PM
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Well, ultimately, it's your car. I don't think those wheels "fit" a stock bodied FD. However, my definition of "fit" may be different than yours.
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 03:20 PM
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As far as the rears go will they have to be rolled? I don't mind

Only thing I'm worried about is inner wheel rub with the inner wheel wells. I have super angle tie rods and the wheel cut is pretty steep.
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 04:09 PM
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You'll definitely need to roll the fenders, if not give them a little pull. Most of that will depend on how much camber you can dial in and how skinny of a tire you use to "make it fit".
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